4x4 Suspension advice

[swissarmychainsaw]

Not sure if this is better in the 4x4 section or suspension!

I have a 73 Suburban with a aluminum 6.0/th350/203/2:73 on 33s; currently 4" lift on procomp or similar lift kit (from PO) soft ride springs. Large lift blocks in rear.

I'm looking to get a good ride out of this thing.
The lift makes the truck silly to get into, plus the ride is just harsh. Taking it on mild off-road makes you slow way down. The clearance seems nice, but my other suburban with stock springs and old shocks rides at least as nice and is just as capable off-road.

What is the trick to getting a good ride out of a 4x4?
I'm looking to do mild off-road while family camping and maybe once in a while stretch it out and see what it can do.
Right now I think I want soft springs, great adjustable shocks and extra travel (based on my dirt bike experience)

Better springs and shocks? Bilsteins seem highly rated and not all that expensive. Are Fox adjustables worth it?

ORD seems like a good place to start, but thought I would check the wisdom of this forum first!

thanks!